By Martin Guerena and Preston Sullivan
NCAT Agriculture Specialists
July 2003
Abstract: Demands for organic dairy feed are on the rise due to passage of the National Organic Program’s (NOP) organic standards in 2001. Cows producing organic milk must be fed organic hay. This publication discusses basic cultural requirements, insect pest management, diseases of alfalfa that include root and crown diseases and foliar diseases, nematodes, vertebrate pests, weed controls, and economics and marketing. Included are references and resources.